BB52
Member
I am currantly using my old Gossen Lunasix,considering buying the Voightlander VC 2 meter.Any comments neg or pos on the meter? It is for my Canon P.
Paul T.
Veteran
Check out the compact meter thread, there are huge numbers of pros and cons for each model.
I used to own a VC II, which is compact and good in low light, and looks lovely stuck on yer hotshoe; I've since sold mine in favour of a Sekonic L208 which I find much quicker...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50454
I used to own a VC II, which is compact and good in low light, and looks lovely stuck on yer hotshoe; I've since sold mine in favour of a Sekonic L208 which I find much quicker...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50454
BB52
Member
Sekonic
Sekonic
Thanks I was considering that meter.BB
Sekonic
Thanks I was considering that meter.BB
Paul T.
Veteran
Between the two, having the meter on the hotshoe is handy, and it looks great - but of course, a pain in the ass if you use a viewfinder a significant amount of the time, whcin I do. I now leave my compact VC 28/35 finder permanently on my M3 - but before the 28mm lens I was quite content with the VC. Altho you can use the VC11 on a cord around your beck you can't put it in your pocket - the metering button can get depressed and hence the batteries run flat.
Secondly, the VC 11's dials can get knocked out of position, it's worse on some than others, but is a pain.
THirdly, to get a reading you only need to spin one dial on the 208, but you have to spin two dials on the VC11 (this is hard to explain, but intuitive when you try them both, and was a deal-clincher for me). And a moving needle is much easier to follow than LEDs.
Fourthly, the VC11 is more expensive. it was nice having two of them, but when the time came to sell one, I had no hesitation before packing up and sending off the VC.
Secondly, the VC 11's dials can get knocked out of position, it's worse on some than others, but is a pain.
THirdly, to get a reading you only need to spin one dial on the 208, but you have to spin two dials on the VC11 (this is hard to explain, but intuitive when you try them both, and was a deal-clincher for me). And a moving needle is much easier to follow than LEDs.
Fourthly, the VC11 is more expensive. it was nice having two of them, but when the time came to sell one, I had no hesitation before packing up and sending off the VC.
George S.
How many is enough?
My VC meter fits on a double hotshoe with an acc VF. I find it easy to use, and accurate. If you haul it in and out of a camera bag, the dials can get moved but that's kind of expected, but has rarely happened to me. If you just keep the camera out, on a neck strap, I don't think they'll move.
brachal
Refrigerated User
I've used the VC2 for a year now, and have been very happy with it. It does what it's supposed to do. When I use an external finder, I just slip the meter in my pocket and pull it out as needed.
joachim
Convicted Ektachome user
No incident light reading
No incident light reading
Hi,
however nice the VC might be, I would not spent this type for money for a meter which can't do incident light readings.
For certain type of subjects, if you have the time, incident readings are just bullet proof and can be transferred to the camera without any further thinking.
No incident light reading
Hi,
however nice the VC might be, I would not spent this type for money for a meter which can't do incident light readings.
For certain type of subjects, if you have the time, incident readings are just bullet proof and can be transferred to the camera without any further thinking.
katgut@earthlink.net
Established
I had a VC I, but like others have said, there is absolutely NO advantage to having a meter in the hot shoe. In fact, it's more of a pain. Yes, the dials are too easily moved. And the meters tend to be too loose in the shoe. Mine got lost, and so may yours. And the position makes them vulnerable. For the money, $175 can buy a much better meter with incident capability. Incident reading are almost always right.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
In hindsight I too shouldn't have chosen a hotshoe mounted meter as I never really use it this way. I also seem to have this strange mental block when I use the meter mounted on the camera that I fiddle with the meter settings for a scene then forget to adjust the actual camera settings before taking the shot. I've done it on numerous occasions but never do so when hand holding the meter and keeping it in my pocket.
The lack of incident on the VC is no problem as I just meter of the back of my hand for ambient readings. Mine also seems to be a bit of a battery hog!
After owning one for three years though I wouldn't recommend it as an only meter ... I think it's styling and hotshoe capability is over rated and yes it's easy to knock the dials off their settings ... particularly ISO ... another negative!
The lack of incident on the VC is no problem as I just meter of the back of my hand for ambient readings. Mine also seems to be a bit of a battery hog!
After owning one for three years though I wouldn't recommend it as an only meter ... I think it's styling and hotshoe capability is over rated and yes it's easy to knock the dials off their settings ... particularly ISO ... another negative!